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District 9 on Blu-ray and DVD December 22
12 November 2009 1:05 PM, PST | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
The DVD and Blu-ray release of J.J. Abrams' awesome sci-fi adventure Star Trek finally hits shelves next Tuesday (11/17), giving sci-fi geeks what they've been wanting since May. However, it might not be enough to satisfy those who have been especially touched by the genre this year, as we must still wait for the year's biggest surprise, Neill Blomkamp's District 9. Rest easy though, fellow nerds, as we know have the details on the District 9 DVD and Blu-ray release. It is scheduled to hit on December 22nd with an epic set of special features. Find out more via the official press release below: From executive producer Peter Jackson (King Kong, The Lord of the Rings trilogy) comes the critically-acclaimed sci-fi thriller District 9, debuting on Blu-ray™ and 2-Disc DVD December 22 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Director Neill Blomkamp (Crossing the Line, Tempbot) enlists a cast of relative newcomers, including »
- Neil Miller
'District 9' Grew Out of 'Halo' Collapse, Short Film's Success
11 November 2009 4:05 PM, PST | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
By Lisa Horowitz
The first feature from director Neill Blomkamp, “District 9,” has gone from summer sci-fi crowd pleaser to serious Oscar contender. TheWrap's awards screening series unspooled the film Tuesday night and then hosted a Q&A with Blomkamp, his co-writer Terri Tatchell and actor Jason Cope. (See slideshow here.)
Blomkamp told the audience at the Arclight Sherman Oaks that the film grew out of a short he made, “Alive in Joburg,” which told a similar story to “District 9's.” He did the short, he told TheWrap's Sharon Waxman, because he always wanted t... »
- Lisa Horowitz
Jake Gyllenhaal To Join 'Moon' Director Duncan Jones For 'Source Code'
9 November 2009 2:00 PM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
Duncan Jones doesn't look to be revisiting space anytime soon, though the "Moon" filmmaker is on his way back to theaters with Jake Gyllenhaal at his side.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jones will direct "Source Code," a new science fiction thriller produced by Philippe Rousselet and Mark Gordon through the former's Vendome Pictures. Gyllenhaal is currently in talks to star.
"Source Code" focuses on a soldier that inexplicably awakens in the body of a commuter, with one or both of these characters presumably played by Gyllenhaal. In the commuter's body, the soldier is forced to solve the mystery behind a train explosion.
While his debut film wasn't particularly lucrative, Duncan Jones' "Moon" was widely acclaimed for the director's vision and the performance — or performances, I should say — of leading man Sam Rockwell. Kevin Spacey, who provided voice work in the film, is one of the other very few actors credited in "Moon, »
- Josh Wigler
The Box Movie Review
6 November 2009 6:05 AM, PST | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »
If you push the button on the titular box in Richard Kelly’s new sci-fi opus, two things will undoubtedly happen. The first is that somewhere in the world, a person you do not know will die. The second is that after pushing the button, you will receive a briefcase filled with 1 million U.S. dollars delivered to your home by one Arlington Steward, who looks a bit like Scrooge meets the Phantom of the Opera. If you watch the film The Box, two things will very likely happen. You will be drawn in by a moody, compelling and well-acted 45-minute set-up. And then you will be completely flummoxed by a preposterous, barely cohesive and frustrating second half. The question ahead is clear. Are the initial pleasures substantial enough to warrant enduring the resulting flaws? Let’s look at the facts.
Kelly’s The Box opens in 1976 with the button »
- Nathan Bartlebaugh
'Paranormal Activity' Could Get A Sequel But 'District 9' Might Not In Today's Dailies -- 11/3/09
3 November 2009 4:00 PM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
--Paramount is actively working on plans for a "Paranormal Activity" sequel. While a sequel would clearly lose the surprise factor that's made the Oren Peli-directed horror film such a success, folks behind the film insist that they can "come up with the right creative and marketing approach." (THR)
--On the flip side, studio heads at Sony are hoping that Peter Jackson and Neill Blomkamp are up for a "District 9" sequel, but the producer-director pair is allegedly holding off until they "figure out what the story is and organize their respective schedules." Sony's hopes are hardly surprising as "District 9" has officially crossed the $200 million threshold, a fantastic result based on the movie's $30 million budget. (Deadline Hollywood Daily)
--Could Sandy Collora's "Hunter Prey" be the next "District 9" or "Paranormal Activity"? You can judge for yourself by checking out production images from the independently produced science fiction film, »
- Josh Wigler
Film Junk Podcast Episode #241: Paranormal Activity and The House of the Devil
2 November 2009 11:38 PM, PST | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
0:00 - Intro 8:04 - Headlines: Tom Hardy Confirmed for Mad Max 4, Evil Dead Theatrical Re-release, Paranormal Activity is the Most Profitable Movie?, Ouija Board Movie Gets Lost Writers, Clancy Brown to Play Lobo?, Spider-Man 4 Villain Will Be The Lizard, Neil Marshall or Neill Blomkamp for Dune?, Adam Sandler Signs on for Jack and Jill, Short Circuit Remake Gets Paul Blart Director, Joss Whedon Terminator Letter 33:50 - Review: Paranormal Activity 1:01:08 - Review: The House of the Devil 1:17:20 - Trailer Trash: Prince of Persia, Avatar, Nowhere Boy 1:33:00 - Other Stuff We Watched: Halloween III: Season of the Witch, Dog Bite Dog, Hellraiser, Happy Birthday To Me, It Might Get Loud, Prince of Darkness 1:55:25 - Junk Mail: Encouraging Piracy, Twister Drive-In Urban Legend, Manga, Cannibal The Musical, Stargate, Filmmaker Influences, Remakes of Crappy Movies, Living a Movie, Cloverfield 2 2: »
- Sean
No 'District 9' Sequel Until the Story Is Figured Out
2 November 2009 11:24 PM, PST | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
A follow-up to summer hit "District 9" won't be happening in the near future due to its story. Nikki Finke of Deadline Hollywood Daily brought up the update, reporting that although Sony Pictures is more than willing to push forth the sequel, it will have to wait until producer Peter Jackson and director Neill Blomkamp come up with a story.
Finke wrote in its report, "...those close to producer Peter Jackson and director Neill Blomkamp say only it may happen 'at some point' when the duo 'figure out what the story is and organize their respective schedules'. " Jackson currently has a full plate with the J.R.R. Tolkien's adaptation, "The Hobbit", while Blomkamp is reportedly fielding numerous offers.
Based on short film "Alive in Joburg", "District 9" itself centers the story on a group of aliens who finds themselves stuck in slum-like conditions in a makeshift home in South Africa's District 9. »
- AceShowbiz.com
"District 9" Sequel Update
2 November 2009 9:38 PM, PST | Reel Empire | See recent Reel Empire news »
It was recently reported that although Sony Pictures is eager to move ahead with a sequel, those close to producer Peter Jackson and director Neill Blomkamp say only it may happen at some point when the duo come to terms with what the story will be about and organize their respective schedules. Peter Jackson is busy as a bee with "The Hobbit" and its sequel preparing for production while Blomkamp is trying to decide on which project he'll be helming next as he's received loads of offers. "District 9" was independently produced and has grossed over $200 million world-wide. So it's not a matter of 'if' a sequel will happen but more of a decision as to when it will happen. We'll keep you posted.
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- Jared Owen
No District 9 Sequel Until Jackson & Blomkamp Are Ready
2 November 2009 2:28 PM, PST | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
Isn't weird that even though a movie makes lots of money and is considered a huge success, no one wants to see a sequel. And yet movies that barely make any money somehow get sequels that no one wants (e.g. Ghost Rider)? Well, the good news is that we probably won't see a District 9 sequel for a few years. That's good because I don't want a sequel to be rushed into production. But it's also bad because I'd actually like to see them make District 10 at some point. Over on Deadline Hollywood, Nikki Finke has a new update saying, basically, that Neill Blomkamp and Peter Jackson won't come back unless (or until) they figure out a story. But those close to producer Peter Jackson and director Neill Blomkamp say only it may happen "at some point" when the duo "figure out what the story is and organize their »
- Alex Billington
Peter Jackson's 'District 9' Crosses $200M; Sequel Only May Happen "At Some Point"
2 November 2009 5:34 AM, PST | Deadline Hollywood | See recent Deadline Hollywood news »
The alien apartheid film likely to snag one of the newly expanded 10 Best Picture Oscar nominations did it in worldwide box office this weekend -- $115M domestic and $85M international so far (with China and Japan to come). And, remember, this indie prod's negative cost was only $30M. By the way, not only does Qed Intl have dibs on the franchise, but Sony has first opportunity to lock down the sequel for their territories. Which is why Sony is pushing for a District 9 sequel since the studio is lacking in fresh franchises. But those close to producer Peter Jackson and director Neill Blomkamp say only [...] »
- Nikki Finke
Peter Berg Will Not Direct “Dune”
30 October 2009 2:40 PM, PDT | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
Director Peter Berg (”Friday Night Lights,” “The Kingdom,” “Hancock”) has left Paramount’s “Dune” remake.
According to reports the remake still is in the works, with Josh Zetumer (who is also writing the next “Bourne” movie) writing the script, and Paramount is searching for a new director.
Paramount is reportedly now eying Neill Blomkamp – “District 9” filmmaker and Neil Marshall, writer and director of “The Descent,” to replace him.
No reason has been cited for the Berg’s exit, but some sources suggest that he departed to work on a number of “dream projects” at Universal.
It was also reported that Twilight star Robert Pattinson was in talks in May to play in the update (though there was nothing official) but it is unclear if Pattinson still might join the project now that Berg has moved on.
“Dune” remake is in the works since 2007 and is still being developed – there »
- Fiona
Dune loses a director, gains possibilities
29 October 2009 7:39 AM, PDT | Corona's Coming Attractions | See recent Corona's Coming Attractions news »
Director Peter Berg has exited the Dune remake happening with Paramount Pictures. Now the studio is looking for someone to replace the $175 million dollar-budgeted film and they've got two possible candidates: District 9's Neill Blomkamp and The Descent's Neil Marshall.
Berg's departure takes away considerable momentum with the project as now the studio has to find someone who knows Frank Herbert's novel and remains true to the source material but also will infuse their own brand of filmmaking to give the sci-fi story elements of action and political drama. The Dune novel is set 10,000 years into our future and takes place almost entirely on a sand-swept planet where giant sandworms reign. Two great houses are fighting over who controls the spice melange, a highly coveted item that extends life, turns your eyes blue and will awaken a prophecized leader of humanity that everyone in the universe wants to control. »
- Patrick Sauriol
Dune – Who’s directing the remake?
29 October 2009 5:02 AM, PDT | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »
Some people don't like the first Dune by David Lynch, but of course, they're crazy. With a stunning cast like the effortless Kyle MacLachlan, badass Sting, the mysterious Jürgen Prochnow, the black-goop-dripping Kenneth McMillan, the incomparable Linda Hunt as Shadout Mapes…coupled with the as-cool-and-strange-as-it-gets-for-1984 effects, not to mention the storyline itself… come on, it rocks! So when we all heard that Paramount was making another Dune, the two camps thought either "let's get it right this time" or "don't screw it up again!". According to Film Junk, [1] Peter Berg (Hancock, Friday Night Lights) was the first director linked to the project back in 2008. Now it seems he's walked away and in his place is rumoured to be either Neill Blomkamp (District 9) or Neil Marshall (The Descent). District 9 was fresh, tense, funny and tragic with acting by Sharlto Copley that blew my socks off so securing Blomkamp would be sweet. »
- Melanie
Peter Berg Out of Dune
29 October 2009 2:53 AM, PDT | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
In September, actor-director Peter Berg revealed to MTV that Josh Zetumer's script for Dune was "a massive epic" with "franchise potential" and that all Berg had to do next was "figure out how we can beat [the script] into something manageable without offending the purists." It certainly didn't sound like Berg was about to leave project, but a few weeks ago, he did. Apparently, his time will be occupied instead by the Hancock sequel and Battleship, Berg's upcoming adaptation of the popular board game.
Paramount is now hunting for a new director who can make the movie for a modest budget of a mere $175 million and two of their potential candidates are Neill Blomkamp (District 9) and Neil Marshall (The Descent). Zetumer's script is based on author Frank Herbert's popular sci-fi novel series, which has been adapted twice already — David Lynch's 1984 movie and a 2000 mini-series on the SciFi Channel.
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- Ryan Gowland
Peter Berg is off Dune
29 October 2009 1:41 AM, PDT | TotalFilm | See recent TotalFilm news »
Peter Berg's Dune adventure looks like it's being cut prematurely short as the director has left the new adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel. According to Pajiba, Berg, who has been developing the project for a while, dropped out recently and the producers are now faced with looking for a replacement. The top names at the moment? Apparently, it might be down to two men with similar names. Paramount has sent the script to Neil Marshall and District 9's Neill Blomkamp, though neither has been in negotiations about the film yet....
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- James White
Peter Berg Drops Dune
29 October 2009 12:38 AM, PDT | FilmShaft.com | See recent FilmShaft.com news »
News has emerged this week that “Hancock” director Peter Berg has pulled out of Paramount’s troubled remake of Dune.
After months of rumour and speculation, Berg finally came out back in August to talk about the project, at which point he was more than enthusiastic about the film’s prospects. Speaking to Sci-Fi Wire, Berg said:
“[The book] was much more muscular and adventurous, more violent and possibly even a little bit more fun,” Berg said. “I think those are all elements of my experience of the book that can be brought in without offending the die-hard fans of the Bene Gesserit and Kwisatz Haderach. There’s a more dynamic film to be made.”
Since that fateful interview, rumours have been abound that “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” star, Robert Pattinson, had been considered for the lead role of Paul Atreides, heir of the House Atreides and prophet to the Fremen. »
- Craig Sharp
Peter Berg Leaves Dune Remake
28 October 2009 9:37 PM, PDT | newsinfilm.com | See recent newsinfilm news »
Peter Berg has officially left the Dune remake currently in early development at Paramount. The director has been tentatively attached for quite some time, and commented last year “if it weren’t for the writer’s strike, we’d be in it right now.”
The good people at Pajiba came through with the exclusive, confirming Berg is done with the re-imagining and will likely make the board game adaptation Battleship his next film instead.
The site also learned Berg had an informal discussion with brooding heartthrob Robert Pattinson for the lead, but nothing was official. Whew, looks like we dodged that bullet now that Berg is out.
Paramount is now searching for Berg’s replacement, a director that can handle a $175 million special effects movie and shows a passion for the Hugo Award-winning novel. They’ll probably also need to be able to pare down Josh Zetumer’s nearly 200-page script. »
- Jeff Leins
Dune Update: Who’s Replacing Peter Berg?
28 October 2009 6:36 PM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
Two months ago, director/producer/writer Peter Berg assured folks that his Dune project was still a go and that they were trying to hammer down a story from the complex book that would work for fans and non-fans alike. Now, we’re being assured that Berg isn’t even involved any more…
So, with him out of the picture, who will step in to take on the remake? Well, apparently it’s down to Neil Marshall (The Descent, Doomsday) and the recently popular geek icon Neill Blomkamp (District 9).
A feature film remake for Frank Herbert’s Dune has been in the works for quite some time. With Berg and his Film 44 production company backing out of the project, Paramount is on the hunt for a director to take over.
According to Pajiba, the director has to be able to do a few things:
Be able to make »
- Rob Keyes
7 Directors Who Could Handle ‘Dune’
28 October 2009 5:38 PM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
With the riveting news that Peter Berg is hopping off Dune and with Paramount's search for a new director come the names Neill Blomkamp and Neil Marshall being tossed around. Clearly, Paramount is contractually obligated to hire a director named Neil (which explains why Berg probably left). However, we here at Fsr are never content with the obvious. Instead, we'd like to throw out a few directorial talents we think could turn the new adaptation of Dune and make it something special. Hopefully, a few of the names will surprise, and you should be warned that we haven't consulted the Bene Gesserit with any of these names. So here they are, in no particular order: 7. Martin Campbell The Pitch: Despite not being named Neil, Campbell blew everyone away with Casino Royale. So much so that he nabbed the job directing Green Lantern, and people still don't realize he directed GoldenEye. He's »
- FSR Staff
Peter Berg No Longer Directing 'Dune'
28 October 2009 3:49 PM, PDT | GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news »
There is a great movie to be made from Dune. Some say the mini-series from several years ago got pretty close. One thing's for sure: David Lynch shouldn't direct it. And now one other thing is for sure: Peter Berg won't be directing it.
Berg, one of the busiest director-producers in Hollywood right now, has walked away from the remake of Frank Herbert's epochal science fiction novel, according to Pajiba (and then confirmed by Chud). Herbert, it turns out, kind of liked the 1984 Lynch film, which was tough sledding for just about everyone else. It's a daunting task to whittle it down to two hours (or even three) because unlike most novels, there's not a great deal of waste in Dune that you can easily discard.
Where does the project go next? Pajiba says Paramount has reached out to Neil Marshall and Neill Blomkamp. Personally, I believe the studio »
- Colin Boyd
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